Max for Cats has launched the New Digital Frame (NDF) Synth eight-voice Max for Live instrument built on 16 sine partials stored across eight timbre frames. Each partial has its own amplitude, ratio, FM depth, pan, shape, detune, decay and onset delay, and a frame-morph envelope blends smoothly between the […]
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At first thought, mapping a suitably-equipped digital piano’s output to the MIDI standard seems like child’s play, certainly compared to other keyboard instruments, synths and the like which can generate and transmit far more musical data. The Issue A standard piano really only needs to transmit the note number being […]
This summer, NUX launched its portable digital piano, the NPK-200, offering a decent playing experience in a transportable form factor. A lot of portable pianos don’t put in full piano action keyboards, partly due to their weight, but the NPK-200 features the WKJ-03 triple-sensor scaled hammer action keyboard with escapement […]
With the introduction of Roland’s latest portable digital piano in the FP range, the FP-40, we take a look at the feature set of the entire current range and compare their specifications. Note that the FP series goes back to the 1990s with the FP-8 from 1991. The FP-4 and […]
Roland has announced the latest in its FP line of portable digital pianos — the FP-40 — along with a free Piano Sphere app developed in partnership with the Skoove piano learning method. FP-40 The FP-40 features expressive sound, enhanced with the dynamic onboard speaker system, housed in a compact […]
In this feature we take a look at the Suzuki QChord, a digital electronic musical instrument released in 2000 as a successor to the original 1981 Omnichord (and its subsequent models), and designed as a guitar/keyboard hybrid primarily for beginning musicians. It’s main features are the 36 buttons which can […]
Yamaha has announced the launch of four new digital pianos in its ARIUS range, aimed at an entry-level audience and including two standard and two slim upright models. The new models are: Though marketed as lower end models, they do include newly designed keyboard, sensors and speaker system, offering a […]
Recently we were asked a question about keyboards/digital pianos with fewer than 88 keys, and which notes are missing. It’s a really interesting question and one I honestly hadn’t considered before, even though I grew up playing an 88-key acoustic upright piano, bought 61-key and 49-key keyboards and synths, and […]
Another quick look at a tiny synth which came about in the 2010s and now seems to have disappeared without much trace, except the fully-funded Kickstarter page which is still in place. Hell Synth is a powerful little drone synth which came either prebuilt or in kit form. Created by […]
Introduction It’s no secret that high-end digital pianos from quality manufacturers can cost thousands of dollars. You’re paying for the look, feel and sound, and often a premium depending on brand. At the other end of the scale, there are plenty of cheaper keyboard instruments which promise all sorts, but […]
Introduction If you’re looking to buy a new digital piano, it can be both daunting and exciting in equal measure. So many models to choose from. Different high-quality manufacturers posting slick videos of their instruments in spotless locations, perfectly recorded audio demos, and a long list of features and specifications […]
KORG has announced the second Poetry digital piano — the Poetry Magnifique — to sit alongside the Poetry which launched in January last year. It shares many of the same specifications as the Poetry but has a slightly different construction and more connection options. It also has a more powerful […]
Everyone always gets into a bit of a frenzy this time of year as retailers begin to showcase their best money-saving deals on a variety of products. Here we’ve tried to keep up with some of the best pre-, during and post-Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025 deals on gear and other […]
There you go — the title says it all. Casio has announced that a select number of its current Celviano line of digital pianos will have a new colour option. As well as black, rosewood and white, customers can choose a gray beige colouring — a warm and sophisticated neutral […]
Alesis has announced an addition to its Recital line of digital pianos with the launch of its Recital Home, available in traditional black and a striking turquoise version. This contemporary digital piano is designed to fit into a home environment, being easy to use, stylish and compact. Features include a […]
Saucillator is a mobile/tablet app designed to allow you to create and play digital synths and instruments. Inspired by the Korg Kaossilator and Moog synths, Saucillator transforms mobile devices into a platform for creating and playing digital synthesisers. The touchscreen is used to manipulate oscillators and effects, and there’s also […]
Choosing a digital piano can be confusing, with plenty of jargon to wade through. It’s important to know which models are most suitable for different musician skill levels. Beginning musicians may not need to spend a large amount of money, particularly if they are unsure whether they will maintain their […]
Kawai has launched the new CX series of affordable digital pianos, starting with the CX102 and CX202 models in 2025. The CX series is designed for the keen hobbyist and family who want to dive into playing a piano but don’t have the budget for a more expensive offering. The […]
KORG has a long history of building high quality digital pianos. Here, in 2025, they have nineteen distinct models (of which some have colour, finish and feature variations) across four distinct ranges. Here we take a look at the main similarities and differences between ranges, as well as discussing the […]
Our guide to choosing your child’s first keyboard instrument is a great place to get an idea of the kinds of features to look out for. In this article we provide practical recommendations for the best digital pianos and music keyboards currently on the market in 2025. This is not […]